5. Topic 5(COLON) Referencing, Citation and Academic Integrity

Lesson 5.1: Why We Reference: Integrity, Credit And Verification — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 5.1: why we reference: integrity, credit and verification with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of referencing in academic writing?

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes plagiarism?

Question 3

In academic writing, what is the benefit of allowing readers to verify sources?

Question 4

What distinguishes in-text citations from a reference list?

Question 5

Which referencing system is commonly used in the social sciences?